Ideas For Christmas Crafts

A fabulous collection of 101 quick and simple projects, from gifts and favours to cards, decorations and cakes. The ideas are split into handy occasion-themed sections, including the most popular celebrations of weddings, birthdays and Christmas. All projects are suitable for beginners and cover a range of crafts, including papercraft, sewing and cake decorating.

Deck the halls with tons of ideas and treats that make the season brightAdding a personal touch to Christmas makes the holiday season even more special. This all-new edition ofBest of Christmas Ideas is packed with easy and inspirational ways to help beautify and personalize your holiday season. You’ll get ideas for festive decorating schemes, stunning themed trees, quick-to-make ornaments and cards, appealing gifts, and easy crafts. Projects that bring a handmade touch to holiday decor and, giftsStep-by-step instructions for craft projectsIdeas for holiday entertaining, including kitchen-tested recipesGorgeous color photos that offer inspiration and guidanceBest of Christmas Ideas is a treasure-trove of holiday merriment?a perfect source for creating unforgettable Christmas celebrations and traditions you’ll be proud to share with family and friends.

The festive season is the perfect time for crafting-getting busy with glue, paper, and scissors will fill kids with anticipation and excitement. Christmas Crafting with Kids is packed with more than 35 fun and imaginative seasonal projects for both boys and girls. There are dozens of achievable ideas for decorations, gifts, cards, and even handmade gift wrapping. Little crafters will enjoy making festive decorations such as paper chains, crackers, and handstitched stockings, as well as perfect gifts like cute snow shakers, decorated photoframes, and delicious chocolate brownies! All the classic crafting techniques are covered, from potato printing to sewing, baking, decoupage, modelling, stencilling, and more.

Achievable projects for styling your home, celebrations, special occasions, and personalized giftsBring charm and elegance to your celebrations and creations. Using inexpensive materials, experienced stylist Katy Holder shares her inspirations and know-how to create 120 simple, achievable projects and decorating ideas. The book is divided into two sections: the first is a collection of projects showing you how to accessorize with everyday objects like luggage tags, glass jars, driftwood, and noodle boxes; the second part shows fun ways to dress up your celebrations; such as Christmas, weddings, birthday parties and Halloween. From candle-lit jars, to gift tags made from spoons, superhero party themes to skull lights for Halloween, there is something to bring a touch of magic to every home or event. Illustrated throughout with step-by-step instructions, Create & Decorate will inspire the? ber decorator in everyone.

Wreaths aren”t just for Christmas anymore-with Family Circle’s clever and eye-catching ideas, they make great year-round decorations. The magazine is a popular leader in home decor projects, and these 50 wreaths for every season and holidays too reveal why: from berries and ivy to beads and small stuffed animals, the attractive adornments are sure to please. Craft a Welcome Ring that features a simple bouquet of pink flowers tied on a grapevine base; it adds the perfect touch to a guest room. Branches in Bloom captures the joy of springtime, with its bright blossoms, faux eggs, Spanish moss, gold paint, and ribbon. Hang it on a door, window, or front porch. Each project features detailed instructions and color illustrations.

Nothing conveys warm feelings better than a handcrafted holiday card, party invitation, gift box, or tag. The wirecraft techniques shown here add a unique dimensional touch. A Christmas poinsettia made with copper wire and decorated with seed beads, or a Valentine’s Day card glittering with holographic hearts will be cherished even longer than the gifts they embellish. Featuring nearly 40 projects for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, weddings, births, anniversaries, and parties, the collection is packed with ideas to capture the imagination. Each project has full instructions and is easy to complete with the help of step-by-step photographs and templates.

Do you have a passion for DIY projects? Create unique Christmas decor or clever gift ideas with these 50 projects. Each design can easily be made in a weekend using the most affordable and accessible materials. Wall hangings, tree ornaments, table arrangements, door decor, window dressings and much more are included in this fabulous book.

Do you have a passion for DIY projects? Create unique Christmas decor or clever gift ideas with these 50 projects. Each design can easily be made in a weekend using the most affordable and accessible materials. Wall hangings, tree ornaments, table arrangements, door decor, window dressings and much more are included in this fabulous book.

Those looking for stories about Christmas to brighten their spirits, gift ideas and crafts to make with children, and recipes to tantalize their taste buds can turn to this book for a story, activity, and recipe for each of the 24 days before Christmas. This resource provides a fun and easy way to create new traditions and remember old ones.

For children who want to give Christmas a personal touch, this creative book is packed with inspiring ideas, from cute and colourful decorations and pretty handmade cards to delicious Christmas treats to eat and give as gifts. Chapter 1, Decorate Your Home, includes ideas on how to give every room a festive feel, such as paper snowflakes, Christmas bunting, and a Santa snow globe. In Chapter 2, Decorate Your Tree, there are inventive ideas for home-made baubles and other pretty tree decorations. In Chapter 3, Wrap it Up, children learn how to design wrapping paper and cards, such as the button snowman card and tissue reindeer card. Finally, in Chapter 4, Christmas Sweets and Treats, there is delicious festive food such as marshmallow snowmen, marzipan penguins, and cookie tree decorations. With these easy-to-follow projects, children can impress their friends and family with their Christmas crafting skills.

For children who want to give Christmas a personal touch, this creative book is packed with inspiring ideas, from cute and colourful decorations and pretty handmade cards to delicious Christmas treats to eat and give as gifts. Chapter 1, Decorate Your Home, includes ideas on how to give every room a festive feel, such as paper snowflakes, Christmas bunting, and a Santa snow globe. In Chapter 2, Decorate Your Tree, there are inventive ideas for home-made baubles and other pretty tree decorations. In Chapter 3, Wrap it Up, children learn how to design wrapping paper and cards, such as the button snowman card and tissue reindeer card. Finally, in Chapter 4, Christmas Sweets and Treats, there is delicious festive food such as marshmallow snowmen, marzipan penguins, and cookie tree decorations. With these easy-to-follow projects, children can impress their friends and family with their Christmas crafting skills.

With origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, you can turn ordinary pieces of paper into animals, decorations, toys and more? and this book teaches you how, as well as other ways of using paper creatively. There are five chapters, all packed full of ideas. Begin with Amazing Animals, from Freddie the hopping frog and a herd of cows to penguins and whales. In Flying Fun, find out how to make the classic paper airplane, plus other things that will fly, such as a helicopter and a heart kite. Top Toys shows you how to transform paper into a hat, a balloon and even a fortune teller. Make your bedroom beautiful with Dazzling Decorations? what about Christmas crackers for the holidays or some pretty paper flowers? Finally, use your newfound paper skills to create some Gorgeous Gifts and Cards? including a lovely Easter basket and a cute Russian doll card. All the projects have instructions and adorable artworks that are easy to follow, and each one has a grade, so that you can start with the easiest projects and, as your origami skills improve, move onto the more challenging ones.

Limited to Only 2000. Each Hand Numbered. The PERFECT Christmas Gift For OU Fans. A CHAMPIONS ON DISPLAY EXCLUSIVE. NOT AVAILABLE ELSEWHERE. We had these very special OU 2000 National Championship Roy Williams Bobbleheads commissioned exclusively for OU fans. Each hand-crafted and indivudually numbered on the base (see photo below). Top-quality 10 tall resin bobblehead from Forever Collectibles, the premiere maker of collectible bobbles. You won’t believe the look and feel of this bobble. This one is meant to last a lifetime. 2000 National Championship Ring Base. Official OU logos and official team colors. Officially licensed by the NCAA and the school. The first in a coming series commemorating the OU National Championship season. Comes in original, unopenedl box. Perfect for gifting. You’ll have yours first. A terrific gift idea. And no more will EVER be made.

You?ll be amazed at how simple and enjoyable it is to upcycle old and well-loved garments into beautiful rugs, pillows, artworks, bags and other gifts, using just a few basic tools and some simple techniques. The book is arranged into three chapters: Home includes a selection of projects for fun and easy rugs in a range of colours and styles, as well as a shaggy pillow, draught excluder, wall hanging and chalkboard frame. Gifts has wonderful ideas for unique items that you can make for friends and family, from a clutch bag to flower hair clips and even a brooch. Finally, Seasonal will inspire you to turn your strips of fabric into decorations and gifts to use at certain times of the year, from a rag-rugged heart for Valentine?s Day, to an unusual spring wreath and some gorgeous Christmas baubles. With lavish colour photographs and clear, step-by-step instructions and artworks, crafters of all ages will enjoy making these projects. A comprehensive section at the start of the book covers everything you need to know about which fabrics to choose, what tools you will need and what the essential techniques are, allowing you to discover how to update this traditional craft with endless possibilities of colour and fabric combinations.

From the creator of the popular Lulu the Baker blog, this darling book of Scandinavian-inspired gathering ideas includes recipes and crafts for every day and special occasions. Equal parts entertaining, crafting, and cooking, it features 10 seasonal family-friendly gatherings filled with Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, and Finnish flavors and traditions. There are 40 accessible and modern recipes for sweet and savory treats, and 30 simple craft projects perfect for decorating and entertaining, as well as vivid color photographs throughout. With gatherings like Nordic Brunch, Woodland Tea Party, Afternoon Fika, Lucia Day, Christmas Cookie Exchange, and more, this charming book is perfect for fans of Scandinavian style, food, and tradition.

Bring the spirit of Christmas to your home with this inspirational book of seasonal recipes, crafts and carols. Christmas can be an expensive time of year, but it doesn’t have to cost a fortune to deck your family home with traditional festive decorations and delicious treats. Packed with seasonal ideas, The Spirit of Christmas provides a miscellany of decorative and delightful projects to bring colour and comfort to your festive season. Learn how to perfect classic seasonal recipes, from fruity Christmas cake to creamy egg-nog. Create unique and beautiful keepsakes – from homemade stockings and tree decorations to seasonal napkins and ornamental candle holders – to decorate your home, year after year. Plus find great ways to personalise presents with elegant homemade wrapping paper and easy-to-make seasonal cards. With classic Christmas carols and seasonal poems, here is everything you need to create treasured memories for all your Christmases to come.

?Twas the night before the ugly sweater soireeAnd all through your place, Your perfect party clothes were put away without even a trace. Your guests will drink cranberry cocktails and craft, While wearing sweaters that are zany and daft. Put on your ugly holiday sweater and get ready to PARTY! Whether you?re planning your own wacky celebration or contributing to someone else?s festive affair, here are the most deliciously ugly (in a good way!) ideas for making Christmas merry. Dress up in a crazy Poinsettia Poncho. Serve easy-to-prepare eats and drinks like Strawberry Santa Hats and Jingle Bells Sangria. Play a game of Candy Cane Pickup. You?re ready to go: just set the date!

?Twas the night before the ugly sweater soireeAnd all through your place, Your perfect party clothes were put away without even a trace. Your guests will drink cranberry cocktails and craft, While wearing sweaters that are zany and daft. Put on your ugly holiday sweater and get ready to PARTY! Whether you?re planning your own wacky celebration or contributing to someone else?s festive affair, here are the most deliciously ugly (in a good way!) ideas for making Christmas merry. Dress up in a crazy Poinsettia Poncho. Serve easy-to-prepare eats and drinks like Strawberry Santa Hats and Jingle Bells Sangria. Play a game of Candy Cane Pickup. You?re ready to go: just set the date!

With the Sizzix die cutting machines, there are thousands of fun and useful applications. These machines cut shapes from paper or fabric, and they also emboss designs into paper. Uses include: Scrapbook or photo album designs and embellishmentsHandcrafted greeting cards and decorative envelopesInvitations & decorations for weddings, parties, events, etc. Frames, signs, banners, calendars, accents, and other home decorCustomize your next holiday: Christmas ornaments, Valentine’s cards, Halloween, Thanksgiving, or Easter decorations, Birthday Party, Baby Shower, and Wedding/Reception embellishmentsHome decor for kitchens, living rooms, gardens, home offices, and family roomsAdd some flair to quilts, blankets, hair pins/clips/ties, clothes, jackets, backpacks, purses or handbagsFor the kids: add a flourish to school projects, arts & crafts, dioramas, posters, etc. Decorative art, collages, papercrafting, and other crafts projectsUpcycle with Sizzix offers detailed instructions on how to use a Sizzix die cutting machine to create projects from recycled papers, fabrics, and other materials. Learn how to upcycle found materials in all sorts of crafty projects like collages, banners, gift-giving, and small home decor items, with a new project on nearly every page. Each project includes a detailed materials list and walks crafters through any special techniques that are needed. Packed with photos, illustrations and ideas, Upcycle with Sizzix will have crafters creating amazing elements in no time. And by using “found materials” including music sheet paper, magazine pages, leather, aluminum, old greeting cards, wrapping paper, and lightweight cardboard packaging, they’ll feel great about the green projects that are created.

Winter is a season of wondering and waiting. We wonder why some trees lose their leaves while others stay green all winter long. We wait for the first snowfall?and then wonder at how amazing each snowflake is. We wonder how animals manage to live in the cold. And we can’t wait to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. With vivid photographs, lively explanations, and creative craft ideas, Bruce Goldstone presents all the fascinating facts that make winter so wonderful!